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Immigration rises to a fresh record, fuelled by returning kiwis, Indian students
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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migration
New Zealand's annual migration rose to a record for the fourth consecutive month in November, led by fewer kiwis crossing the Tasman, more returnin.
Total job advertising trending down from highs, Auckland still rising steadily
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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job advertising
Despite a slight nationwide dip, Auckland's job market shows unwavering growth amidst a cooling employment sector.
Steel & Tube mulls position as interim judgment finds in favour of Lewis Holdings
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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steel & tube
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high court
Steel & Tube Holdings is considering its legal position after an interim judgment found in favour of Lewis Holdings' $1.
Britannia takes down TV ads, working with FMA over UK pension ads
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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martech
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risk & compliance
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tax
Britannia pauses TV ads and adjusts its website after FMA concerns over UK pension transfer campaigns causing undue pressure on consumers.
ComCom pushes out final decision on Chorus copper line pricing
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission has pushed out the timeline for a final decision on what price Chorus can charge on its copper line network as it deals wit.
NZ dollar edges up after Swiss National Bank imposes negative rates
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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new zealand dollar
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nz dollar
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kiwi
The New Zealand dollar edged up after the Swiss National Bank imposed negative deposit rates in a bid to keep a cap on the nation's currency, leavi.
FMA warns against misleading UK pension scheme transfers advertising
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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financial markets authority
The Financial Markets Authority is warning against misleading advertising about transferring UK pension scheme entitlements to New Zealand to avoid.
Crown Asset Management discontinues South Canterbury Finance claim
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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government
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financial markets authority
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serious fraud office
Crown Asset Management, the government entity set up to wind down the remaining assets of finance companies that called on the retail deposit guara.
UDPATE: NZ economy grows 1% in 3Q as primary sector keeps momentum going
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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inflation
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oil and gas
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investment
New Zealand's economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the September quarter as a good start to the dairy season and increased oil and gas ac.
Spark, Voda and Telstra to spend US$70 million on trans-Tasman cable
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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telco
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spark
Spark New Zealand and Vodafone, New Zealand's two dominant telecommunications providers, in partnership with Australian provider Telstra, will spen.
Shares of Arvida edge up 2 percent in debut on NZX
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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healthtech
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ipo
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metlifecare
Shares of Arvida Group, the new retirement village operator, rose 2 percent on its NZX debut after its initial public offer raised $80 million in c.
Trends publisher defers comment on suspension of Callaghan R&D grant
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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callaghan innovation
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serious fraud office
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trends publishing international
Trends Publishing International chairman David Johnson says he can't comment on specific allegations following the suspension of a three-year resea.
UPDATE: NZ dollar tumbles after Fed's Yellen indicates rate hikes are coming
Thu, 18th Dec 2014
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
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us federal reserve
The New Zealand dollar tumbled about 1 US cent after US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen indicated higher US interest rates are coming, and was m.
Connor Healthcare tries again for Acurity takeover
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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healthtech
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commerce commission
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wellington hospital
The three biggest shareholders of Wellington hospital owner Acurity Health Group have put a second application to the Commerce Commission, reducing.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall with oil; OceanaGold, Fletcher slip; Air NZ gains
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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nzx
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air new zealand
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wall street
New Zealand shares joined in a global sell off, led by OceanaGold Corp and Fletcher Building, as investors were spooked by a falling oil price.
RESEND: MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Spark, Argosy gain on yield hunger
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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chorus
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nzx
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wynyard group
New Zealand shares rose, paced by Argosy Property and Spark New Zealand, as investors sought safer equities in globally choppy markets.
NZ dollar pares gain ahead of Fed meeting
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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new zealand dollar
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us federal reserve
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nz dollar
The New Zealand dollar pared overnight gains in local trading as investors look to the outcome, tomorrow morning, local time, of the last US Federa.
Chorus credit rating outlook upgraded to 'stable'
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Chorus, the telecommunications network operator, has been given some breathing room from Moody's Investors Service, which has upgraded the outlook.
Kiwi IT solutions provider to grow revenue by 200%
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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uc
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contact centre
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origin it
Kiwi tech firm Origin forecasts a 200% revenue growth as global demand for their local IT solutions soars, planning to expand its team.
FMA leaves civil claim against SCF to Crown Asset Management
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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government
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financial markets authority
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serious fraud office
The Financial Markets Authority won't chase South Canterbury Finance in a civil claim, saying it can't justify the cost of doing so and leaving it.